Lee's approval rating hits 40% for first time since early September

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Lee's approval rating hits 40% for first time since early September

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 40 percent for the first time since early September, according to a Gallup Korea poll conducted from Tuesday through Thursday on 1,001 people aged 18 and older, Yonhap reports. The Korea Times notes this marks the first time the rating has reached 40 percent since early September, with the figure rising for two consecutive weeks. The survey also showed disapproval at 50 percent, as reported by Japanese outlet Yonhap News.

Lee's approval rating hits 40% for 1st time since early September: poll Korea Times · 2026-10-23
Lee's approval rating hits 40 pct for 1st time since early Sept.: poll Yonhap · 2026-10-23
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